The Collective

Inventya Solutions in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University & Inventya Ltd.

About Inventya Solutions Ltd

Inventya Solutions Ltd has expertise in the areas of internationalisation, business support, project management and delivery and bidding for major contracts from both the public and private sectors. Inventya Solutions Ltd is a subsidiary of Inventya Ltd.

Our team has a wealth of experience across a broad range of areas including; project design and management, business strategy and planning and sales and marketing. In addition, we can draw on a large team of approved experts, who are able to meet our high standards of delivery and support across the key areas required by SME’s to be successful. We are completely client focussed.

We have a passion for what we do and we judge our success by the success of our clients.

In 2016, we successfully developed and secured the LCR Future Energy project. This £2.0 m project is designed to help SMEs to grow by either entering the renewable energy supply chain or growing within the chain. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, the public and private sectors.

Services on offer

Proof-of-Concept and Proof-of-Market

Research

Market Research for Growth

Business Case & Business Model Development

Technology Scouting

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

About Liverpool John Moores University

In 1823, a small institution was founded that was to revolutionise education in Liverpool and provide opportunities for the working people of the city.

Today, with a vibrant community of 25,000 students from over 100 countries world-wide, 2,500 staff and 250 degree courses, Liverpool John Moores University is one of the largest, most dynamic and forward-thinking universities in the UK.

Our reputation for understanding the realities of the business world have become well-known amongst our broad portfolio of clients, as has our team of academics, who are not only experts in their fields, but are also skilled and experienced in applying their knowledge to commerce and industry.

Research and Innovation Services

Our Research and Innovation Services provide a gateway to the academic and research base of the University.

The service is made up of three teams:

Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation

Grants, Policy and Projects

Research Excellence Framework

The teams offer a range of professional services to develop engagement with businesses, organisations and strategic partners, support funding applications, develop public and privately-funded collaborations, support industrial research, and maximise the potential of the University’s intellectual property.

Services on offer

Develop Engagement with Businesses

Support funding applications

Develop public and privately-funded collaborations

Support industrial research

Maximise the potential of the University’s intellectual property

About Inventya Ltd

Inventya Ltd is a dynamic innovation management consultancy offering new approaches to support the development and commercialisation of advanced science and technologies. We strategically link market, technology and finance through a range of tailored services that are guaranteed to deliver impact and added value for your organisation.

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Meet the Inventya Solutions team

Pedro RiveraProject Manager

With 21 years of experience, Pedro trained as an Economist and holds an MBA from Edinburgh University. From co-ordinating the international business of a multinational financial service, to directing an SME and a voluntary organisation, Pedro has successfully delivered a range of projects in the sustainability & low carbon sector. He has gained comprehensive expertise in European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) through working on policy development, evaluating projects for funding, programme delivery & monitoring, as well as successfully developing, bidding and delivering projects.

Simona CocuzFinance & Compliance Manager

Simona is a part qualified accountant with extensive experience in the running of publicly funded services. She has helped deliver a wide range of ESIF programmes across LCR, from the bidding stage to delivery and closure of the projects. She is responsible for the financial leadership of the LCRFE project, including audit and compliance. Having previously worked at The Women’s Organisation, Simona is very passionate about women entrepreneurship and enhancing their role in business and community.

Caroline JonesBusiness Advisor

Caroline has 10 years’ experience as a business advisor supporting both start up and established businesses across LCR. Caroline has been passionate about enterprise all her life, having studied business, finance and management. She has also run two businesses, a café in the Scottish Highlands and more recently a marketing & copywriting service. Caroline has worked on numerous European and UK Government funded projects in the last twenty years, but she is particularly passionate about helping businesses to flourish by making them aware of the opportunities available to them through local economic growth.

Alexandra JohnstonResearch & Marketing Officer

Alexandra holds a First Class degree in English, Media & Cultural Studies BA (Hons) and a Masters in English Research (MRes). She has experience in public relations, content marketing, event planning & social media strategy. Alex is responsible for marketing the LCRFE project and finding eligible SMEs in the region that would benefit from the support of the programme.

Meet the Liverpool JMU Team

Andrew RossProfessor in Project Management

Prof Andrew Ross is the subject leader for surveying at Liverpool John Moores University; He holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying, an MSc in Information technology in property and construction and a PhD in Construction economics. He is a fellow of the higher education academy. Andrew has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his research at a wide range of national and international conferences. He also teaches on the MSc Construction Project Management and MSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management in the School of the Built Environment.

Christaline WijekoonResearch Assistant

Christaline holds a First Class degree in BSc (Hons) Facilities Management and is in the writing up stage of her PhD in Building Information Modelling. She has worked both in academia as an Assistant Lecturer and in the industry as a contract manager looking after outsourced facilities management contracts. Christaline has published several research papers in national and international conferences and a peer-reviewed journal. She is also an associate fellow in The Higher Education Academy. Her current research interests are BIM, supply chains and renewable energy.

Meet the Inventya Team

Aldo De LeonibusRenewables Business Growth Director

Aldo is an experienced business innovation consultant, expert in evaluating new business concepts and new product and service development. He holds MEng and Masters of Enterprise (MEnt) degrees. Aldo is fluent in English, Italian, and French.

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LCR Future Energy

Available to companies in the renewable energy industry and those looking to enter, with over £3m in grants available for companies in the Liverpool City Region.